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An infill site embedded in a connected street grid, within walking distance of diverse everyday destinations and adjacent to quality transit, bakes transportation performance into the project. This choice unlocks credit paths for access to transit, bicycle facilities, and reduced parking—without adding expensive car infrastructure. Safe, continuous bike and pedestrian connections eliminate last-mile barriers, increasing the use of active modes. Remote or cul-de-sac locations typically require more parking, larger impervious areas, and costly access improvements while suppressing mode shift. Private shuttles may help a subset of users but lack permanence and comprehensive coverage, especially off-peak. Building garages first commits capital and space to car storage, creating sunk costs that undermine transportation demand management. By prioritizing location efficiency, the project lowers emissions, supports equitable access for non-drivers, and reduces capital outlay, while making documentation straightforward with maps, service frequencies, and on-site end-of-trip amenities.